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diagnosing

[dahy-uhg-nohs, -nohz, dahy-uhg-nohs, -nohz] Origin

di·ag·nose

[dahy-uhg-nohs, -nohz, dahy-uhg-nohs, -nohz] verb, -nosed, -nos·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to determine the identity of (a disease, illness, etc.) by a medical examination: The doctor diagnosed the illness as influenza.
2.
to ascertain the cause or nature of (a disorder, malfunction, problem, etc.) from the symptoms: The mechanic diagnosed the trouble that caused the engine knock.
3.
to classify or determine on the basis of scientific examination.
verb (used without object)
4.
to make a diagnosis.

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Diagnosing is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

Origin:
1860–65; back formation from diagnosis

di·ag·nos·a·ble, adjective
un·der·di·ag·nose, verb (used with object), -nosed, -nos·ing.
un·di·ag·nos·a·ble, adjective
un·di·ag·nosed, adjective
well-di·ag·nosed, adjective
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Word Origin & History

diagnose
1861, back formation from diagnosis. Related: Diagnosed.
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diagnose di·ag·nose (dī'əg-nōs', -nōz')
v. di·ag·nosed, di·ag·nos·ing, di·ag·nos·es
To make a diagnosis.

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